June 23, 2025
Are you ready to quit your job and become an entrepreneur? Experts provide keys to make the best decision
An emotional disconnect with the current job is not enough. Specialists warn that in order to leave the security of a stable job, it is important to have validation, strategy, and a solid support network.
► Luis Esteban Bonzi, Hunting & Talent Management Manager | Emol
June 21, 2025
Central Bank of Chile improves economic growth projection for 2025, according to the June IPoM
However, the entity warned of an increase in global uncertainty.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | ADN Web
June 19, 2025
The dollar closed lower on the eve of the holiday in Chile
The dollar ended a two-day uptrend, and the balance of the week remained almost similar to the previous one.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | La Tercera
June 19, 2025
Chilean companies bet on efficiency and technology to face minimum wage hikes
A Defontana study shows that 50% of companies have opted to optimize processes rather than reduce personnel. Despite the impact on costs, most of them consider that the readjustment does not compromise business continuity.
► Luis Esteban Bonzi, Hunting & Talent Management Manager | Emol
June 19, 2025
How to ride the military rally: market stocks fueled by Middle East conflicts
As geopolitical tensions escalate, investors are not hesitating: they are putting their chips on defense, security and warfare technology. The returns have been high and the appetite continues.
► Cristián Maldonado, Manager Risk Advisory Services IT | Diario Financiero
June 16, 2025
Employee training: Learn how to build team loyalty and avoid talent leakage
Improving employees can generate benefits for both the company and the individuals, but it also opens the door to eventual departures from the company.
► Camilo Fontova, Organizational Development Consulting Manager | Emol
June 16, 2025
Stopgap“ measure: Tax cuts of up to 50% in downtown Santiago are valued but warned that ”it does not go to the bottom line"
Tax experts explain that “the tax system continues to have structural problems, with appraisals that are often out of line with market value”.
► José Ignacio Carter, Real Estate Manager | Emol
June 13, 2025
Hiring foreigners in Chile: Find out about the legal requirements and obligations that companies and workers must comply with
The Ministry of Labor explains everything there is to know in this matter. Experts also give recommendations and call not to fall into common mistakes.
► Donovan Riveros, Legal, Labor & Compliance BSO | Emol
June 13, 2025
Training abroad: What is the real impact for the company and the employee?
Labor experts value international growth instances, but emphasize their integral implementation so that both the employee and the organization obtain benefits.
► Camilo Fontova, Organizational Development Consulting Manager | Emol
June 13, 2025
Multifamily: Apartments with three or more bedrooms represent 3.9% of total units
The total number of units for residential rental reached 48,834 units, distributed in 205 buildings, with an average of 238 units per building.
► Real Estate Team | Diario Inmobiliario
June 12, 2025
Training abroad: What is the real impact for the company and the employee?
Labor experts value international growth instances, but emphasize their integral implementation so that both the employee and the organization obtain benefits.
► Camilo Fontova, Organizational Development Consulting Manager | Emol
June 12, 2025
Itaú offers for sale Cinépolis building in La Reina, held by Banchile's liquidation fund
The process is being carried out through private channels to institutional investors and family offices. The valuation of the property is estimated to be around US$ 25 million.
► BDO Chile | Diario Financiero
June 10, 2025
After the annual developers' conference, Apple fails to win over the market and its shares have fallen by 18% this year
Tariffs and problems to integrate Artificial Intelligence to its operating system would be the main responsible for the poor performance. However, the market still sees room for a rebound in the stock market.
► Andrés Caro, BDO Digital Director | Diario Financiero
June 05, 2025
Crime prevention: more than compliance, it is necessary to take action
Implementing a Crime Prevention Model can no longer be an administrative formality. The new Economic Crimes Act requires companies to go beyond paper and bring their anti-corruption systems to life.
► Montserrat Rojas, Compliance & Forensic IT Manager and Leopoldo Astudillo, Acting Partner Cyber & Risk Advisory | El Día
June 04, 2025
Toesca's AGF begins the sale of the first assets of its real estate fund in liquidation in Machalí
At the close of 2024, the shopping center located in the VI Region had a total value of UF 241,955, vacancy of 2.9% and a rental fee of UF 0.34 per square meter.
► BDO Chile | Diario Financiero
June 03, 2025
Cybersecurity as a Key Strategy
The advancement of artificial intelligence has brought remarkable efficiencies, but it has also made cyberattacks around the world more sophisticated.
► Cristián Maldonado, Risk Advisory Services IT Manager | Diario Estrategia
May 28, 2025
Who pays? ANFP must pay part of the millionaire fine for anti-competitive practices of the CDF
According to reports, the amount could be up to US$22 million, pending determinations by the Chilean soccer governing body.
► BDO Chile | El Dínamo
May 26, 2025
Are you overqualified in your current position? Experts warn about the risks of taking a job with lower demands
Saying yes to a position that does not demand the real potential may be a valid strategy in the working world, but only if it is part of a conscious and temporary plan.
► Luis Esteban Bonzi, Hunting & Talent Management Manager | Emol
May 16, 2025
Chery Group prepares Hong Kong IPO and is expected to raise more than US$ 1.5 billion
The transaction would be carried out without the sponsorship of Wall Street investment banks after JP Morgan Chase withdrew from the IPO.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Diario Financiero
May 15, 2025
IPSA loses its record highs hit by SQM and Cencosud, as Wall Street struggles to maintain its rebound
The Chilean index fell 0.6%. In the New York market, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq traded flat. Demand shifted to fixed income, after lower-than-expected economic data in the US.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Diario Financiero
May 07, 2025
Law 21.719 transforms the treatment of personal data in Chile. How should companies prepare themselves before 2026?
Citizens will have more tools to complain and demand transparency from companies. Experts provide recommendations to comply with the standards required by the regulation.
► Gonzalo Ortega, Risk Advisory Services Manager | Emol
May 06, 2025
Information leak from the SII: What is behind the cases of identity theft and personal data violation?
The circulation of false e-mails that try to supplant the institutional messaging of the Internal Revenue Service has set off alarm bells both in the institutional sphere and among taxpayers, especially after the problems that the web page has presented in the income tax operation. The situation, which could imply a leak of sensitive information, triggered a denunciation by the SII, which made an urgent call to users to be cautious in the face of these fraud attempts.
► Andrea Filipini, Tax & Legal Partner | ExAnte
May 03, 2025
The millionaire investments left by the shareholders' meetings this 2025
Empresas Copec, SQM, Falabella and Cencosud are the companies that will invest the most this year, focusing on expansion in markets such as Brazil, Peru and the United States.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Diario Financiero
May 02, 2025
Psycho-labor tests in selection processes: valid tools or unfair filters in the workplace?
Lack of regulation and adequate training could lead to unfair decisions in talent hiring routes.
► Luis Esteban Bonzi, Hunting & Talent Management Manager | Emol
April 29, 2025
One in four Chileans has the profession of his or her dreams and 80% are dissatisfied with their current job
The survey conducted by Laborum reveals that, despite this, 48% of the talents studied something related to what they planned to be when they were children, and 51% are currently working in something related to their professional training.
► Luis Esteban Bonzi, Hunting & Talent Management Manager | Emol
April 26, 2025
7 recommendations to prevent and react to AI-created voice scams, say cybersecurity experts
Different specialists shared a series of key points that should be taken into consideration, in order to avoid falling into deception or fraud by criminals who recreate voices with artificial intelligence tools.
► Leopoldo Astudillo, Acting Partner Cyber & Risk Advisory | ebankingnews.com
April 26, 2025
7 recommendations to prevent and react to AI-created voice scams, say cybersecurity experts
Different specialists shared a series of key points that should be taken into consideration, in order to avoid falling into deception or fraud by criminals who recreate voices with artificial intelligence tools.
► Leopoldo Astudillo, Acting Partner Cyber & Risk Advisory | La Tercera
April 24, 2025
One year after the beginning of the 40-hour law in Chile: How has the world of work changed after the first reduction in working hours?
SMEs face challenges, but also opportunities if they manage to reorganize processes and strengthen self-management, say experts.
► Carolina Casanova, Director of People Management and Payroll (BSO) | Emol
April 22, 2025
Skipping Operation Renta can be costly: Experts warn of consequences that SMEs ignore
Failure to file on time with the SII not only entails fines and interest. It also blocks access to financing, generates alerts for informality and can jeopardize the commercial reputation of small and medium-sized companies.
► Andrea Filipini, Tax & Legal Partner | Emol
April 17, 2025
The world wants silver: Should we take advantage of the silver rally?
Chile is the world's fifth largest producer of silver, a metal that is experiencing its own rally while the markets are still in panic mode. Is it a safe haven like gold? Is it worth having in your portfolio? Here we answer these questions and review the most common ways to invest in this commodity.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Diario Financiero
April 04, 2025
Operation Renta 2025 in Chile: What is the difference between full and partial coverage?
According to the Internal Revenue Service (SII), nearly 490,000 taxpayers will have to choose between available alternatives. Find out which option is best for your case here.
► Felipe Pérez, Tax Compliance Superisor | ADN Web
March 31, 2025
Wall Street rebounds from correction zone and IPSA posts its longest monthly winning streak in two decades
The Chilean stock market index fell 0.6% amid profit-taking from its highs. However, it rose 4.3% in March as a whole and thus made a string of nine months of gains. It also advanced 14% in the first quarter.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Diario Financiero
March 20, 2025
How to start a business from scratch? Experts provide a step-by-step guide to avoid mistakes
From defining a profitable idea to the legal and tax requirements are the fundamental pillars when it comes to formalizing a business.
► Eduardo Ascui, Senior Counsel of BDO Pyme; Eduardo Cortés, Accounting Supervisor (BSO); Cristofer Bravo, Tax Manager (BSO); and Carolina Casanova, Director of People Management and Payroll (BSO) | Diario El Sur
March 17, 2025
How to start a business from scratch? Experts provide a step-by-step guide to avoid mistakes
From defining a profitable idea to the legal and tax requirements are the fundamental pillars when it comes to formalizing a business.
► Eduardo Ascui, Senior Counsel of BDO Pyme; Eduardo Cortés, Accounting Supervisor (BSO); Cristofer Bravo, Tax Manager (BSO); and Carolina Casanova, Director of People Management and Payroll (BSO) | Emol
March 17, 2025
IPSA rises strongly, surpasses 7,600 points and sets its twentieth record so far this year thanks to positive news from China
SQM-B shares rose strongly and contributed greatly to this new day of gains in the Chilean selective index, while on Wall Street the main indexes partially recovered after a negative week. The IPSA accumulated an advance of more than 13% in pesos and 22% in dollars during 2025.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Diario Financiero
March 13, 2025
Four key moves in the Chilean ecosystem that marked the beginning of the year for startups, fintechs and companies
Despite global challenges and domestic economic uncertainty, Chile's entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to show signs of resilience. According to data from the Chilean Venture Capital Association (ACVC), US$ 514.7 million was invested in Chilean startups in 2023, 43% less than the previous year. Although the figure marks a drop with respect to the post-pandemic investment boom, the country continues to lead the Southern Cone in terms of deal volume, with 95 rounds registered during the year.
► BDO Pyme | ebankingnews.com
March 13, 2025
Four key moves in the Chilean ecosystem that marked the beginning of the year for startups, fintechs and companies
Despite global challenges and domestic economic uncertainty, Chile's entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to show signs of resilience. According to data from the Chilean Venture Capital Association (ACVC), US$ 514.7 million was invested in Chilean startups in 2023, 43% less than the previous year. Although the figure marks a drop with respect to the post-pandemic investment boom, the country continues to lead the Southern Cone in terms of deal volume, with 95 rounds registered during the year.
► BDO Pyme | mundoenlinea.cl
March 07, 2025
Gender equity in Chilean companies remains an elusive goal: What remains to be done?
The VI Report on Gender Indicators in Chilean Companies reveals that only 22.1% of boards of directors are composed of women. Experts provide recommendations to continue betting on equity.
► Isabel Wolnitzky, Head of Organizational Development Consulting Projects | Emol
March 04, 2025
Las Condes, Ñuñoa and Providencia lead in the number of multifamily units in the east sector
The communes in the eastern sector have an average of 147 units per building.
► Real Estate Team | Diario Inmobiliario
February 27, 2025
IPSA closes on the brink of 7,400 points in its 17th record high of the year on improved outlook for Chilean companies
The exchange processed flows of approximately $193 billion in domestic equities, the highest amount traded since January 16, within a day of the MSCI index provider's rebalancing.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Diario Financiero
February 27, 2025
What's coming in the world of work by 2025? Study reveals the main trends that will mark the year
Report warns that companies that balance profits and talent expectations will be more likely to attract and retain better professionals.
► Carlos Flores, Organizational Development Consulting Manager | Emol
February 22, 2025
Oil price uncertainty rises amid increased volatility
Although experts believe that the value of crude oil continues to maintain a downward trend, they are attentive to the intersection of factors such as the increase in geopolitical tensions and OPEC's ability to control production.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Diario Financiero
February 20, 2025
Multifamily market: rental prices fall in Greater Santiago
Santiago Centro has the largest number of units among 18 municipalities in Greater Santiago.
► Real Estate Team | La Segunda
February 19, 2025
Santiago and Estación Central are the districts with the highest concentration of multifamily units at the end of 2024
Both communities account for 43.14% of the units in the Metropolitan Region.
► Real Estate Team | Diario Inmobiliario
February 18, 2025
Innovation and growth: the drive for Chilean companies and startups in 2025
In recent years, Chile has experienced a remarkable boom in its entrepreneurial ecosystem, especially in the area of startups and technology. According to the Chilean Venture Capital Association, in 2024 investment in startups exceeded US$1 billion, reflecting a growing confidence in the potential of local startups. In addition, the pipeline of foreign investment projects increased by 68% year-on-year, reaching US$56.234 billion in 2024, with the energy sector and green hydrogen as the main attractions.
► BDO Pyme | Diario Estrategia
February 17, 2025
The power of the digital footprint: Do you know your online reputation mistakes that can affect your job search?
What a professional shares, comments or posts on networks can work in his or her favor or become an obstacle in his or her career, warn talent selection experts.
► Luis Esteban Bonzi, Hunting & Talent Management Manager | Emol
February 13, 2025
Chile seeks to create its own open-source artificial intelligence system
Minister Etcheverry explains which language models are the brains behind artificial intelligence. “So having language models that have been trained with the syntax, with the culture and also with the language of our countries,” she says.
► Andrés Caro, BDO Digital Director | Las últimas Noticias
February 12, 2025
Two-factor authentication: Why should you use it in your apps and social networks?
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is key to protecting our accounts and sensitive data from cyber threats.
► Francisca Rodríguez, Cyber & Risk Advisory Consultant | Chócale
February 11, 2025
“Turnover” at work: The ‘silent’ problem impacting business productivity
Experts warn that the extension of the working day is not always a problem of individual commitment, but of planning and organizational culture.
► Camilo Fontova, Organizational Development Consulting Manager | Emol
February 07, 2025
Opinion Column: Ecofraud: “Whitewashing green and human stupidity”
Gonzalo, in his column, invites us to reflect on the true meaning of sustainability and the fundamental role of auditors in the fight against eco-fraud and “greenwashing”.
► Gonzalo Gutiérrez, Audit Director | Diario Estrategia
February 07, 2025
Trump's tariffs shake markets: How to protect yourself?
Two weeks after assuming the US presidency, Donald Trump announced his intention to impose tariffs on exports. First it was China, while the measure for countries such as Canada and Mexico was paused for 30 days. For the time being, the market is moving with uncertainty. What do specialists recommend to pay attention to?
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | DFMAS
February 01, 2025
DeepSeek: A problem for the US, a solution for Latin America?
Two weeks after assuming the US presidency, Donald Trump announced his intention to impose tariffs on exports. First it was China, while the measure for countries such as Canada and Mexico was paused for 30 days. For the time being, the market is moving with uncertainty. What do specialists recommend to pay attention to?
► Andrés Caro, BDO Digital Director | Simalco
January 30, 2025
Buying gold bullion: What to look out for?
Considered as a safe haven asset against political uncertainty and inflation, it has recently been on a bullish streak. What factors should be taken into account when investing in this metal?
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | DFMAS
January 28, 2025
Why should you disconnect on vacation? Specialists clarify the effects and risks of not doing so
The lack of disconnection generates undesirable impacts for companies and workers. Experts explain the consequences of not being able to rest.
► Carlos Flores, Organizational Development Consulting Manager | Emol
January 24, 2025
“Super-attractive 2025 on the horizon": stock markets close first week after Trump's return
The world's stock markets continue to trade optimistically. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 climbed to new records and is on track to close the week with gains.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Biobío Chile
January 21, 2025
What is the purpose of my work? Being clear about the purpose is key or the consequences can be unfortunate
Clear labor objectives imply positive effects. Experts provide strategies to create them in companies.
► Isabel Wolnitzky, Head of Organizational Development Consulting Projects | Emol
January 16, 2025
Possibility of increasing income from income of individuals
In a report, the OECD recommended that a global tax reform is needed to increase fiscal space, and in this line, the report proposes to evaluate the possibility of increasing income from personal income and reducing the tax burden on companies.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Biobío Chile
January 15, 2025
Asking for a raise: Is this summer the right time to do it?
Companies review their budgets and evaluate the performance of their employees. Does this favor negotiation? Experts give their views.
► Carlos Flores, Organizational Development Consulting Manager | Emol
January 09, 2025
Dominga in a “loop”: The labyrinth of administrative and legal paths that open up after a new rejection
Specialists explain that the next step is for the government to notify the administrative act that rejected the mining-port initiative, although this alone could take months.
► Cristián Vargas, Tax & Legal Partner | Emol
January 08, 2025
New CPI: Marcel says if energy factor is subtracted, “we are close to the target” of the Central Bank
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) bid farewell to the year 2024 with a higher than expected negative variation, as reported by the National Institute of Statistics this morning.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Biobío Chile
January 07, 2025
Discovery begins to say goodbye to the country: after Mega sale, the Chilean unit reduces its capital
In October 2023, the US media group closed the sale of 27.5% of Megamedia to the local group Bethia, a stake it had bought from the same conglomerate of the Heller Solari family in 2016. Its Chilean subsidiary will only keep a capital of US$2.4 million.
► Cristián Vargas, Tax & Legal Partner | La Tercera
January 06, 2025
“Imposter Syndrome” at work: You're probably much more than you think, and there are ways to deal with it
This psychological phenomenon undermines personal and professional confidence, but there are ways to deal with it, experts explain how to do it.
► Camilo Fontova, Organizational Development Consulting Manager | Emol
January 03, 2025
Boric, Matthei and Enrique Van Rysselberghe's posts that broke the news on 2024
Ananda consulting firm's study “The barometer of politics in social networks in 2024” analyzed the interactions in the networks of the political world.
► Andrés Caro, BDO Digital Director | Las últimas Noticias
December 26, 2024
Chile is now half a century away from being a “developed” country: experts point to entanglements and obstacles
Lack of productivity, permitting, a complex tax system, are some of the ingredients of the “cocktail” that, according to experts, has contributed to the economic stagnation in our country.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Biobío Chile
December 24, 2024
Dominga: The scenarios that open up after the government's latest moves
The Committee of Ministers - the composition of which is in suspense - must vote by Tuesday 31 at the latest, unless the Environmental Court or the Supreme Court indicates otherwise. The timeframe, however, is tight.
► Graciela Martínez, Sustainability Analyst | Emol
December 21, 2024
18 to 20 year olds want nothing to do with dating apps
A study by the UDP indicates that 55% of those surveyed believe that they are not a good place to find their soul mate.
► Andrés Caro, BDO Digital Director | Las últimas Noticias
December 21, 2024
360º Mining Program
The Chilean mining industry projects the need for 26,000 new workers by 2028 to meet the challenges of modernization and generational replacement.
► Arturo Reyes, Organizational Development Consulting Manager | CNN TV
December 20, 2024
Broadcom, the new “Nvidia” on the market?
In the United States it is known as the “1T Club”. This is a select group of companies whose market valuation exceeds one trillion dollars. They include, for example, Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Tesla, the same companies that are known as the “Magnificent Seven”.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | DFMAS
December 20, 2024
Affiliates seek to net their debts with Isapres in the middle of the refund process: Are there chances?
In the last few days there have been testimonies of people who owe money to their health insurance companies, but who in turn should receive an even greater restitution. Can the amount be discounted?
► Cristian Vargas, Tax & Legal Partner | Emol
December 12, 2024
“Secret friend” in the office: Modalities and amounts of a dynamic that has become a Christmas tradition
A study shows that 48.5% of workers participate in the “secret friend” at work. Experts give some advice and stress that participation should be optional.
► Camilo Fontova, Organizational Development Consulting Manager | Emol
December 07, 2024
What is inflation and how does it affect people? A simple explanation of this phenomenon
“Inflation affects consumption. It can be seen as a tax on consumption, and if I spend more of my income on consumption, the higher the tax. This tends to affect lower-income people more, since they do not have the capacity to invest and save”, Emilio Venegas.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Biobío Chile
December 03, 2024
Figures for the Multifamily market in the Metropolitan Region for 2024
During the third quarter of this year, a total of 11 buildings entered construction, bringing the total number of Multifamily apartments in the RM to 43,974 units.
► Real Estate Team | Diario Inmobiliario
November 29, 2024
The Rise of the Multifamily Market in Santiago: A Resilient Investment
The third quarter of 2024 has reaffirmed the Multifamily residential rental market in Greater Santiago as a key pillar in the country's real estate dynamics. According to a recent report by the consulting firm BDO, this segment has not only consolidated itself as a safe bet for investors, but also responds to a latent need for housing adapted to the demographic and economic mobility of current times.
► Real Estate Team | Mercados Inmobiliarios
November 26, 2024
Multifamily market in Greater Santiago grows 7.5% in units and reaches 43,974 properties in the third quarter of 2024
The third quarter of 2024 marked a milestone in the development of the Multifamily residential rental market in Greater Santiago, consolidating its position as a solid and resilient investment pillar, according to a study by the consulting firm BDO.
► Real Estate Team | Mercados Inmobiliarios
November 25, 2024
Oxxo's announcement to pause its growth in Chile experts stress that “it is not an isolated event”
“There are different studies that confirm that the cost of violence is around 0.5% of PIB. In addition, there are difficulties related to permits derived from the regulatory plan, especially in the capital”.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Biobío Chile
November 15, 2024
Beyond stress: Strategies for building work environments that prioritize mental health
“It is necessary to distribute workloads fairly and compensate employees adequately in times of high work demands. Activities such as mindfulness workshops and time management techniques not only empower employees, but also improve their performance".
► Arturo Reyes, Manager Organizational Development Consulting | Emol
November 02, 2024
Auditing and equity the challenge of the tax compliance law in Chile
“Law No. 21,713, known as the tax compliance law, does not introduce substantial modifications to the tax system, nor does it fundamentally alter the existing rules of the game. It focuses on procedural adjustments to strengthen tax auditing and administration”.
► Cristian Vargas, Tax & Legal Partner | La Estrella de Arica Newspaper
October 31, 2024
Auditing and equity: the challenge of the tax compliance law in Chile
“Law No. 21,713, known as the tax compliance law, does not introduce substantial modifications to the tax system, nor does it fundamentally alter the existing rules of the game...”.
► Cristian Vargas, Tax & Legal Partner | El Rancagüino Newspaper
October 28, 2024
According to FMI: Chile will grow one point below the rest of the world until 2029
According to International Monetary Fund (FMI) projections, Chile will experience economic growth of 2.5% this year, below the world average of 3.2%, a trend that will continue until 2029.
► Emilio Venegas, Advisory Partner | Radio Biobio
October 25, 2024
The challenges and opportunities of Compliance in the new legal scenario
The imminent entry into force of the anti-evasion and avoidance law encourages companies and organizations to have robust prevention and control systems and other tools to comply with the amendments. There is an incentive for this: to understand and apply the concept of tax sustainability.
► Claudio Cerda; Tax & Legal Director, and María Victoria Avendaño; Tax & Legal Supervisor | Diario Financiero
October 25, 2024
How companies should prepare for audits under the new Tax Law
The law, enacted yesterday, seeks to reduce the percentage of tax non-compliance and to strengthen the auditing agencies. The new strategy includes proactive on-site controls.
► Andrea Filipini, Tax & Legal Partner | Diario Financiero
October 18, 2024
The frenetic process of preparation in the legal world for the imminent entry into force of the new tax law
A little less than a month has passed since Congress passed into law the bill that reinforces taxpayers' compliance with their tax obligations, also known as the anti-evasion and avoidance bill, with which the Executive seeks to collect 1.5% of the PIB under the regime.
► Cristian Vargas, Tax & Legal Partner | Diario Financiero
October 09, 2024
Remuneration or a disguised tax? The debate that opens the FES among specialists
For some, it is a new tax on labor income, while others emphasize that since there is a consideration, it would not be a tax as such.
► Cristian Vargas, Tax & Legal Partner | Diario Financiero
August 28, 2024
Energy sector led the market for acquisitions of Chilean companies
In addition, this item accounted for 37% of the total value of transactions carried out in the market.
► Deal Advisory team | El Mercurio
July 27, 2024
The new SII that will emerge following the tax agreement
“I believe that in the margin the service will have more powers in pursuing informality, but it will not change substantially in terms of banking secrecy, since judicial authorization would be maintained, although with more limited terms to the current ones: We must wait how these principles are translated into the rules of the bill for a definitive conclusion”.
► Cristián Vargas, Tax & Legal Lead Partner | Diario Financiero
July 12, 2024
Project begins to strengthen employability in the agricultural sectorStrengthen the capabilities and employability of the agricultural sector. That was the objective of the seminar organized by the Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa) and which officially began the second stage of the settlement project of the Technical-Professional Qualifications Framework (MCTP).► People Management Consulting | Frutas de Chile
July 12, 2024
To strengthen sector employability, the second stage of the population of the Agricultural Professional Technical Qualifications Framework was launchedThis event was attended by the Undersecretary of Agriculture, Ignacia Fernández; the Undersecretary of Higher Education, Víctor Orellana; the general manager of the OTIC of the CChC, José Garay; the director of Odepa, Andrea García; the executive director of Chile Valora, Ximena Rivillo; and the director of SENCE, Romanina Morales; along with the different sectors of agriculture and livestock.► People Management Consulting | Odepa
July 07, 2024
The Kaufmann group consolidates its businesses outside Chile in Delaware
The automotive group, representative of Mercedes Benz for 72 years in Chile, changed the address of the company that owns the operations in Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua, from Santiago to Delaware. A reorganization process developed with BCG concluded with this modification. The Kaufmann group says that in the US it will be able to access better credit conditions to sustain growth in those countries. The change does not include Chile, where its largest operation is located.
► Cristián Vargas, Tax & Legal Lead Partner | La Tercera
June 23, 2024
The second stage of population of the agricultural technical professional qualifications framework beganThe project will be carried out within a period of 18 months and seeks to continue a process that analyzes and updates the occupational profiles, training-labor routes, qualifications and training plans of the sector.► People Management Consulting | El Zorro Nortino
June 21, 2024
The 2nd stage of settlement of the agricultural technical professional qualifications framework beganIn order to continue the project to populate the qualifications framework, the Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa) began a second stage in the Agricultural and Food field, seeking to strengthen the capacities and employability of the sector, through the updating of the occupational profiles and training path of industry professionals.► People Management Consulting | Portal de Melipilla
June 21, 2024
The second stage of population of the agricultural technical professional qualifications framework beganThe project will be carried out within a period of 18 months and seeks to continue a process that analyzes and updates occupational profiles, training-labor routes, qualifications and plans of the sector.► People Management Consulting | El Lector
June 20, 2024
The second stage of population of the agricultural technical professional qualifications framework beganThe project will be carried out within a period of 18 months and seeks to continue a process that analyzes and updates occupational profiles, training-labor routes, qualifications and plans.► People Management Consulting | Radio Polar
June 20, 2024
The second stage of population of the agricultural technical professional qualifications framework beganThis new step continues the process carried out between 2021 and 2022, in which Odepa, together with the OTIC, led the settlement of the agricultural sector focused on the primary stage (from soil preparation to harvest) and which included the agricultural sector (fruits , vegetables, cut flowers, cereals and seeds), beekeeping and livestock to milking, with a focus on the cattle process.► People Management Consulting | Info Gate
June 19, 2024
The second stage of population of the agricultural technical professional qualifications framework beganThe project will be carried out within a period of 18 months and seeks to continue a process that analyzes and updates the occupational profiles, training-labor routes, qualifications and training plans of the sector.► People Management Consulting | Maule Sur
June 19, 2024
Odepa begins second stage to improve employability in agricultureThe second stage is led by Odepa and has financing from OTIC of the CChC and execution from BDO Chile, in addition to the collaboration of ChileValora, the Ministry of Education and Sence. During these 18 months, the focus will be on the Agricultural and Food sector and will be addressed from post-harvest onwards, reaching the first level of food transformation.► People Management Consulting | Green Netwoork
June 19, 2024
The second stage of population of the agricultural technical professional qualifications framework beganIn order to continue the project to populate the qualifications framework, the Office of Agrarian Studies and Policies (Odepa) began a second stage in the Agricultural and Food field, seeking to strengthen the capacities and employability of the sector, through the updating of the occupational profiles and training path of industry professionals.
► People Management Consulting | Portal Agro Chile
March 03, 2024
The inventory that will define the inheritance of Sebastián Piñera
While the right focuses on his political legacy, the widow and four children will have to make future decisions about the former President's fortune. Although most of the family assets were already in the names of their children, the money, assets and companies in the name of Piñera Echenique must go through the process of effective possession and pay the inheritance tax, which will exceed US$100 million.
► Cristián Vargas, Tax & Legal Lead Partner | La Tercera
January 19, 2024
Special Tax Advisory and Income Operation 2023 - 2024
"Efficiency and transparency are two of the words that arise in the discussion about the benefits of applying technology in finance and taxation. There are many tools that generate greater accuracy of information and better analysis time, which It implies more peace of mind in the information administration and control processes, as well as protection," says Andrea Filipini, Lead Partner of Tax & Legal.
► Andrea Filipini, Tax & Legal Lead Partner | Diario Financiero
December 28, 2023
Multifamily real estate rental projects record 8.9% growth and vacancy falls
Within the projections for 2024, the Multifamily residential rental market is expected to gain great strength. "The entry of at least 30 new buildings is estimated," concludes José Carter, Real Estate Manager at BDO Chile.
► José Carter, Real Estate Manager | La Tercera
November 21, 2023
Price stabilization and more opportunities: What's coming for residential income
According to data from the report, to date a total of 18 buildings and 4,894 units have entered, and the entry of at least 10 buildings is expected for this fourth quarter of 2023.
► Real Estate Team | Diario Financiero
November 09, 2023
Real estate experts discuss possible increase of more than 20% in housing prices
They point out that this increase is due to factors such as the end of the special subsidy for construction, more restrictive regulatory plans and excessive delays in approving building permits.
► José Carter, Real Estate Manager | Diario Inmobiliario
October 27, 2023
Column: Impact of ESG risks on discount rate
Today, environmental, social and governance (ESG) sustainability is not just a trend, but a reality that companies cannot ignore. Global awareness of the negative impacts of business practices in these areas has led investors and regulators to pay increasing attention to ESG considerations.
► Catalina Chávez, Manager Corporate Finance & Transactions | Real Estate Journal
October 26, 2023
Third quarter bodes well for Multifamily in Chile
According to BDO's latest report, the third quarter of 2023 sees an increase in regime occupancy and a slight decrease in average lease value.
► José Carter, Real Estate Manager | Diario Inmobiliario
September 01, 2023
High rental prices and eventual buyout: the outlook for real estate funds investing in the U.S.
Investment funds are facing an unusual scenario in the US market, where mortgage rates are at two-decade highs.
► Real Estate Team | Diario Financiero
July 04, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Digital Citizen Experience
It is undoubtedly good news that the IDB credit granted to the Segpres for about US$ 100 million, whose destination is to enhance the Digitalization of the State and its impact on the citizen experience.
► Pablo Quezada, Acting Partner & Head BDO Digital | Diario Financiero
June 13, 2023
How digitization has changed HR outsourcing
Outsourcing tasks can save hours and optimize a company's work.
► Carolina Casanova, Payroll and People Management Manager | Radio Cooperativa
May 25, 2023
Aninat Abogados and BDO Chile join forces to provide specialized services to the Fintech industry
The agreement combines corporate, strategic and regulatory compliance knowledge with audit and consulting expertise to help companies in the sector prepare for and adapt to the regulation that came into force last February 3.
► Pedro Scott, Audit Partner | Diario Estado
May 25, 2023
Aninat Abogados and BDO to provide services to the Fintech industry
The entry into force of the Fintech Law prompted Aninat Abogados and BDO Chile to finalize a strategic alliance to provide comprehensive and specialized services to this industry, which has become a fundamental part of the financial ecosystem and now has a modern regulatory framework to continue its expansion.
► BDO | Diario Financiero
May 23, 2023
Paulmann family moves control of Cencosud from Chile to England
The controllers remain the same, Horst Paulmann Kemna and his children Peter, Heike and Manfred Paulmann Koepfer, but reorganized the form of control. Since its creation, the holding company was controlled through companies incorporated in Chile. Now the owner of the retail group is domiciled in London, follows the laws of England and Wales, and the vehicle bears the initials of the surnames of the four: PK One Limited. The Chilean bank authorized the change.
► Cristian Vargas, Partner Tax & Legal | La Tercera
May 17, 2023
Opinion column: Financial Ecosystem: A tool against organized crime?
We live in times that challenge us as a society, as organized crime and delinquency have taken on dimensions never before seen in the history of our country.
► Leopoldo Astudillo, Acting Partner Cyber & Risk Advisory | Diario Financiero
May 09, 2023
Multifamily adds six new buildings and exceeds 30 thousand units
According to BDO's latest report, the category adds 135 buildings in the capital and occupancy remains at 95%.
► Real Estate Advisory BDO's Real Estate Advisory Team | Diario Inmobiliario
April 19, 2023
Residential rental market adds six new buildings and exceeds 30 thousand apartments
The entry of the six new buildings in the first three months of the year is on schedule. But he estimated that 2023 could end with the entry of at least 40 towers....
► José Carter, Real Estate Manager | El Mercurio
January 24, 2023
Record number of residential rental buildings entered in the last year
The market will take great strength this year and an increase in multifamily projects versus the retail model will be observed, due to high rates and new conditions for mortgage loans....
► José Carter, Real Estate Manager | El Mercurio
January 19, 2023
Tax Advice and Operation Renta Supplement
Some of the topics are the changes and key dates of Operation Renta 2023, the challenge faced by SMEs this tax year, among others.
► Andrea Filipini, Partner Tax & Legal | Diario Financiero
November 16, 2022
The Multifamily Market
The residential rental market has soared and most of its properties are in the central and western areas of the RM. The note specifies that the commune of Santiago has 32.9% of the supply, followed by San Miguel with 12.7% and Independencia with 11.9%....
► José Carter, Real Estate Manager | Diario Financiero
October 21, 2022
Residential rental buildings double in three years and set a record in 2022
He estimates that "the multifamily 'will grow like foam' and said that 'real estate sales to (investment) funds are beginning to materialize'. Occupancy in regime of buildings in the third quarter reached 96.7%, almost one point lower than in the second quarter of this year and the lowest figure since April-June 2021....
► Emilio Venegas, Corporate Finance and Transactions Partner | El Mercurio
October 21, 2022
Residential rental buildings to double in three years and set record in 2022
They are presented as an opportunity in the face of high rates and new conditions in mortgage loans today....
► José Carter, Real Estate Manager | El Mercurio
September 30, 2022
Tax Reform, specifically about the taxes known as "Robin Hood"
It seems to me that this tax can make sense within more global, continental contexts, such as Europe, not in a single country. Otherwise it can be harmful to the local market, in a world where there is so much competition between different financial centers and between developing countries to attract investment....
► Cristián Vargas, Partner Tax & Legal | El Mercurio
July 13, 2022
Four keys of the tax reform in Chilean stocks
Taxpayers domiciled or resident in Chile may opt to tax such gain with Global Complementary Tax, using as a credit that 22% tax...
► Cristián Vargas, Partner Tax & Legal | El Mercurio
July 29, 2022
Residential rental segment regains momentum
This quarter, meanwhile, BDO recorded the entry into the market of six new multifamily buildings, with...
► BDO | Diario Financiero